Webjet hits a new low | The Big 4 banks' double standards | Murdoch acquires Vox Media

About this episode

The episode discusses Webjet's declining shares, the banking sector's interest rate policies, and James Murdoch's acquisition of Vox Media.

Webjet’s shares have nosedived to record lows ... .after its travel bookings have ground to a halt. Australia's major banks are hiking home loans after every RBA rate hike… but the interest rate on savings accounts isn’t following. James Murdoch’s company, Lupa Systems has just bought Vox Media for over $300 million USD… and it could be just the beginning for his very own media empire. _ Download the free app (App Store):  http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• Webjet
• banking
• interest rates
• media acquisition
• James Murdoch

Keywords

• Webjet
• banks
• interest rates
• James Murdoch
• Vox Media
• Lupa Systems
• media empire

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Webjet, Australia's major banks, RBA, Lupa Systems, Vox Media

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